# Counter Tally Count vs Countastic | Multi

The clearest difference is rating: Counter Tally Count at 4.8 against Countastic | Multi's 3.0. Counter Tally Count also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 50%) and ratings volume (14K vs 1). Countastic | Multi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Counter Tally Count sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countastic | Multi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Counter Tally Count holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter Tally Count has 14K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Counter Tally Count's written reviews are positive against 50% of Countastic | Multi's.

Counter Tally Count ships an update every 3 weeks, Countastic | Multi every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter Tally Count | Countastic | Multi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-tally-count/id1144352844/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countastic-multi-counter/id6670802080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **86.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tevfik Yucek](https://appshunter.io/developer/566982862) | [Sylvain Huon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552904209) |

## What reviewers say

### Counter Tally Count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-tally-count/id1144352844)

This digital tally counter app allows you to create and manage an unlimited number of counters. Customize each counter with unique names and colors, and adjust the increment/decrement step size. It offers optional sound feedback and detailed logging for each count.

**Highlights:** Unlimited counters, Customizable counter names and colors, Adjustable step size, Audible count confirmation, Counter logging and CSV export, Widget support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable counters
- 👍 Reliable and consistent
- 👍 Helpful for tracking daily activities
- 👍 Useful for various purposes (workouts, prayers, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes after updates
- 🐛 Lost data after updates
- 🐛 Slow performance and lag
- 🐛 Accidental deletion of counters
- 🐛 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Counters disappearing after updates
- Delayed response when switching between counters
- Issues with data migration after iOS updates
- Incorrect counting at high speeds

**Requested features**

- Ability to create folders or groups for counters
- Option to set a starting number for counters
- Sync data across devices
- Import/export data functionality
- Apple Watch support


### Countastic | Multi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countastic-multi-counter/id6670802080)

This app is a customizable counting tool designed for needlework projects like knitting, crochet, and cross-stitch. It allows users to track rows, stitches, or other project elements with an unlimited number of counters and offers features like PDF/image import and ruler guides.

**Highlights:** Import PDFs or images, Unlimited customizable counters, Project folders for organization, Ruler guides for alignment, Minimalist and user-friendly design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter Tally Count free?

Counter Tally Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countastic | Multi free?

Countastic | Multi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Counter Tally Count or Countastic | Multi?

Counter Tally Count is rated higher. Counter Tally Count averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Countastic | Multi averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Counter Tally Count or Countastic | Multi have ads?

Counter Tally Count shows ads; Countastic | Multi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Counter Tally Count or Countastic | Multi?

Counter Tally Count ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countastic | Multi every 8 days. Most recently, Counter Tally Count was updated on September 28, 2026 and Countastic | Multi on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*